Rating
Darwin's Paradox
Dive into the adventure with Darwin, an octopus as endearing as he is ingenious, torn from the ocean and trapped in a vast and mysterious industrial complex. Harness his unique talents and abilities to help him overcome the many dangers and traps in this captivating platformer and adventure game.
Similar Games
Darwin's Paradox Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Darwin’s Paradox is an incredibly well-designed cinematic platformer that keeps you gripped from beginning to end. Each segment feels distinct thanks to its varied scenarios and the inventive ways it plays with its core mechanics. While those mechanics don’t evolve dramatically, the way they’re explored is consistently delightful, creating memorable moments throughout. There’s some trial and error, but generous checkpoints prevent it from becoming frustrating. It’s a joy to play, with strong pacing that keeps things engaging, though it is a little too short, and the collectables don’t add much...
For anyone whose dreamt of being an octopus, then Darwin's Paradox! is the game for you. It's a fantastic platformer that has you embarking on a grand odyssey through many unique locations. Find out more down below.
If you told me that Darwin’s Paradox was the tie-in for an obscure French animated movie. I would believe you.
Some games really stand out with clever premises and gorgeous visuals and Darwin's Paradox! is one such game that you're bound to love.
Become a clever octopus and save the sea world from a ruthless corporation. Your unique skills will definitely come in handy in this challenging platformer.
The octopus is one of the most fascinating creatures on our planet. Masters of camouflage, these invertebrates can hide from even the most blood-thirsty of predators. Their intelligence is undeniable, being able to escape captivity in frequently surprising ways. So how would a cephalopod manage in an environment other than Earth? Darwin’s Paradox! from ZDT Studio and Konami presents us with this very conundrum.
A clever octopus adventure that almost escapes its own design.
I've never played as an octopus before, and Darwin's Paradox makes a compelling case for the concept. A cute protagonist, gorgeous environments, and a Pixar-like presentation that brings back the feeling of watching an animated movie as a kid, the difference being that the antagonist isn't a character, but the systems of the game.
Thwart the plans of an alien race that intends to dominate our planet with a highly questionable and radioactive menu.
Darwin’s Paradox! brings some genuinely fresh ideas to the platforming genre, but the feeling its net wasn’t cast wide enough is unshakeable.
Darwin's Paradox is a side-scrolling game from Konami that is one part enjoyable, and the other part way less enjoyable than I anticipated.
A more family friendly attempt to mimic the likes of Limbo and Inside but while the graphics are impressive the gameplay feels stolid and poorly paced.